Angela Merkel vows to help Greece stay in Eurozone

A euro coin stands on a map of Greece. Many fear that a Grexit from the Eurozone would worsen the crisis.

Angela Merkel stood with Greece on Friday, pledging to keep the struggling country in the Eurozone despite critics calling for the nation to leave the euro.

"I want to say very clearly that Greece is part of the Eurozone and I want Greece to remain part of the Eurozone. This guides all our discussions," the German Chancellor said at a joint news conference with Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras, the Telegraph reported.

"I am deeply convinced that the new Greek government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Samaras, is doing everything to solve the problems that Greece is facing," she continued.

Merkel's comments are the most forward attempt so far to rekindle the relationship between two of the main players in the Eurozone, Bloomberg Businessweek reported.

They also signal to members of Merkel's German coalition who have called for Greece to be removed from the 17-nation economic bloc that the floundering economy is not going anywhere anytime soon.

However, the former economist said he remained confident that the upcoming progress report from the troika (comprised of the European Union, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund) would show that Athens is making positive progress.

That report is due in September, and will be the foundation for discussions at a European Union meeting scheduled for Oct. 18-19 about Greece's future.